tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23115283196484733622024-03-06T12:00:55.772-08:00Dream It, Do It!Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-61630130743077612712013-09-22T16:14:00.001-07:002013-09-22T16:29:26.927-07:00Dear Bill Maher<div class="MsoNormal">
Dear Bill Maher,</div>
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I’m sad to say it’s officially over Bill. I’ve been a fan of yours for since “Politically
Correct”. I have “Real Time with Bill
Maher” set to record every Friday night on my DVR and I’m always a little
bummed out when you go on break and happy when you return. I always enjoy your specials and your documentary
“Religulous”. I agree with most you have to say most of the
time politically and have always thought you were a pretty smart guy. Until today.</div>
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You’re a comedian and you make fun of people. I get it, no one is safe. But on your 9/20/13 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMSW5NVEfE0&feature=share&list=TLtahg_UAbDJU">New Rules</a> your little
fat joke really cut me to the core.
Yes, you usually can’t help yourself and can’t let one show go by
without making a fat joke. I usually
cringe or shake my head. I get it. It’s really obvious that you have hate for
fat people. I roll my eyes when you make
fun of Governor Chis Christie. I’m not
aligned with him politically, but I feel for him when the only thing you can
say about him is that he is fat, haha, look at him that’s so funny. Like Governor Christie, I am fat too.
I’m what doctors like to call morbidly obese or what I call death fat. I’ve struggled my whole life with obesity,
going to my first Weight Watchers meeting when I was 8 years old. I’m not going to make any excuses about why I
am obese. I am and every waking moment I
am aware of it.</div>
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On your “New Rules” segment you started off with a picture
of a very ugly blob fish saying that a “British biologist declared that the
blob fish is the ugliest animal on the planet”.
The punch line was “He must admit he’s never been to Walmart” then you
showed a picture of the back side of a morbidly obese woman dressed in jeans and
a tank top shopping at Walmart. I have
to admit I immediately choked up, feeling sadness for this poor, unaware woman
who was just shopping at Walmart and then feeling wow, that very well could
have been me. I have no idea if one of
your staff took the photo, or if was just some random stock photo, irregardless
it was just a vicious and cruel joke to make.
Your panel and the audience thought it was hilarious, and for that brief
moment I took that joke personally and thought maybe everyone in whole world
really thought that I and all fat people were truly the ugliest things on the
planet. </div>
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I tell you Bill, at that moment it didn’t make me feel like
going outside for a run. All it did was made
me hurt and angry. Then you continued on
to the end of your “New Rules” talking about how mean Americans are on Twitter,
and gee I wonder how they got that way.
You were really knee deep in the very hypocrisy that you hate in
politics and religion. I hate that you
are feeding people this crap and making them think its ok to shame fat
people. It’s not ok Bill. It’s not ok to make people feel sad and
worthless. Fat people are humans
too. You are going to have to live on
earth with fat people, we are not going away.
How can you be so quick to judge,
just because of the way someone looks? You may not find us attractive, but why not
treat us with dignity instead of making us feel like we are no better then an
ugly blow fish.</div>
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The good thing is Bill, I know deep down inside I’m not the ugliest
thing ever. I have a husband and
children who think I am beautiful I like many other obese people work hard (I have two part time jobs and take good
care of my family) and contribute to society.
Sure there are lazy, obese people out there, but there are lazy skinny
and in between people too. Governor Christie didn’t get where he is by being stereotypically
lazy because he’s fat.</div>
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I’ve unsubscribed “Real Time with Bill Maher” off my DVR. I’m sure you could probably care less, but I
would hope maybe that if you or your staff would read this it would at least
make you think about changing the way you treat fat people. </div>
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Good bye Bill. </div>
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Marianne</div>
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Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-47389730477397823312011-07-31T21:53:00.000-07:002011-07-31T22:08:37.001-07:00Teriyaki Chicken Meatball KabobsI've been shopping more at Costco and hitting the deli section and have found some great dinner ideas. One of my favorite is the Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs. They come already cooked, you just need to warm them up. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are great on the grill or broiled. I took some skewers, added pineapple and red onion, then brushed some teriyaki sauce on it before cooking. These I broiled for 10 minutes on one side, flipped and cooked for another 10 minutes</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They go great on steamed white rice and with some grilled sweet corn. Perfect easy, quick, summer dinner!</div><br />
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I was going to just let this go and not blog about this, but a week later it is still bothering me and I feel like I just need to blog about it and see if I'm the only one who goes through this.<br />
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Last week I went to my regular OBGYN appointment (TMI free post, no worries.) I hate going to the doctor, especially the lady doctor. Girls, I know you'll agree with me that none of us look forward to going to THAT appointment. After disrobing I folded my clothes neatly, strategically hiding my undergarments on the nearby chair and sliding my flip flops on the floor underneath. I waited an indeterminate time, sitting on the examination table in the teenie, tiny, embarrassingly small hospital gown for the doctor to arrive. <br />
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She arrived and introduced herself (first time seeing this doctor, at the medical group I belong to it's a revolving door of physicians) and then started right out of the gate about my weight. Yes, I'm fat. I've been fat all my life. In fact I am what the medical community likes to call morbidly obese, but I prefer what the fat acceptance blogosphere affectionately calls "death fat". I do expect some mention about my weight when I go to the doctor. It's one of the reasons I hate going. But keep in mind I'm at the OBGYN, not my regular primary doctor. I'm here to get my lady parts checked and I'm out of there. But no it wasn't that simple. First she looks down at my flip flops and says "Well there is part of your problem right there, you're wearing flip flops. You need tennis shoes so you can WALK WITH PURPOSE". Ok doc, hold it right there. There are several reasons why I wear flip flops:<br />
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1. It's the middle of summer and they are cute.<br />
2. I just got a pedi and how else am I going to show off my toes without going barefoot?<br />
3. I had major surgery on my Achilles heel two years ago and it hurts to wear tennis shoes<br />
4. They are comfortable to walk in without pain.<br />
5. You are my OBGYN WHY are you looking at my footwear?!<br />
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No worries, I don't only use flip flops. I do use backless (mules) tennis shoes from time to time.<br />
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I didn't actually tell her all of that but<em> </em>I did tell her about the surgery and I couldn't help but think that if she checked my medical chart in front of her she would have seen that. She would have also noticed that I have lost 25lbs since my visit last year (especially since I was just weighed by her nurse 10 minutes ago), which I mentioned to her. I told her that I go to the gym and swim several times a week and have been "walking with purpose" as often as I can. You would think that would be the end of the lecture, but no. She continued to ask me if I wanted to be around and healthy so I can take care of my children. She thought I should be doing a more strenuous exercise then walking or swimming. I should take advantage of the workshops on weight loss that my medical provider offers. She asked me what I weighed when I was 18 because that is most likely what my natural weight should be (HUH?), and even though it would still be considered overweight, it would be much better to be that weight then what I am now. Weight loss surgery, is it something I have ever considered? She can give me literature on that. She mentioned my blood pressure is good, my blood sugar and cholesterol is all normal, but yet I was getting a 20 minute sermon from her about how I must lose weight. Honestly my head was spinning. And she had not even done my exam yet. <br />
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I left the Dr.'s office feeling pretty defeated and that no matter how much weight I would ever loose, it would never be enough unless I met the medical standards. After I snapped out of my funk and crying on my husband's shoulder, I gathered my thoughts. I'm not unreasonable and expect the Dr. not to say anything about my weight. But once I told her that I lost weight that year, it would have been encouraging to hear that whatever you are doing keep on doing. You've lost weight and all your vitals are good. I am not on a diet and I don't want to be. I have spent my entire life being on every kind of weight loss program. Right now my focus is being healthy, feeling good and yes, I do want to be around for my family. I don't need Dr. Obvious to tell me to eat less and exercise. I know that. I don't get how she would expect me to run or do Zumba when that's not an exercise I would ever stick to. I love to swim. Isn't that better then doing nothing for an hour?<br />
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As far as "walking with purpose" I can do that with my flip flops. I walk at the mall with purpose. I walked all over Hawaii and on the beach with purpose. I walk my puppies with purpose. When I'm at Disney, look out, I'm walking with purpose. As long as it's under 80 degrees, I'm walking with purpose! Because of my heel surgery, I found out what it is like to not be able to walk, so now that I finally am able to it is with purpose.Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-16441447251373544622011-07-24T13:33:00.000-07:002011-07-24T13:33:14.719-07:00New LayoutsThought I would share a few layouts I did recently of our trip to Hawaii. Today is a lazy Sunday and I hope to make get a few more done.<br />
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1. Disney news. There is always something exciting going on at Disney!! When you call the Mouse, I answer so I know a lot of what is going on at Walt Disney World and the Walt Disney Company. I am looking forward to going to the D23 Expo and sharing what is going on from there and I also hope to be more involved volunteer wise with the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. That place is amazing and if you a Disney fan you need to plan a trip to go there. TRUST me, you will looove it!<br />
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2. Digital Scrapbooking. My goal is to do AT LEAST one page a week. I love all you can do with digital and now that's pretty much the only way I scrapbook. I of course, like many of you have plenty of scrapbooking supplies still and enjoy making cards and other papercrafts.<br />
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3. FOOD Glorious food. I'm always on the search for meals to serve my family that are tasty and healthy, but I have to do it without them knowing..shhhh. I'm going to take a recipe from different food blogs, which there are so many wonderful ones, each week and fix a meal and do a review. Looking forward to this and changing up what we eat, and hopefully put us on our way to eating a little bit healthier.<br />
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4. Finally, an occasional post about my amazing kids, because sometimes I just like to brag because they are both pretty talanted and overall awesome. I also have really gotten into Instagram, which I have linked on the side of my blog. If you have an iphone it's a great app to share your photos and to view and comment on others.<br />
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I hope you enjoy my occasional blurps in the blogosphere. And now I will dream about my mornings in Hawaii, when I had a Starbucks (in my awesome Starbucks "Aloha from Hawaii" cup!) and read at the beach with just me and my Nook. Mahalo!<br />
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I'm in a digital scrapbooking mood. Here is a Maggie and Rapunzel at Disneyland. <a href="http://www.brittishdesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=264">"Let Down Your Hair"</a> Kit by Britt-Designs.Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-45801482076815923162011-03-18T11:47:00.000-07:002011-07-21T20:01:30.902-07:00More drama!! Maggie in HONK!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/INCU8Yb5N18?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
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Maggie has been working very hard on her latest production "HONK" and we couldn't be more proud of her. It's a joy to watch her doing what she really loves. She has a passion for it and it shows! "HONK" is a story of the Ugly Duckling. Maggie plays the evil cat who tries to eat the Ugly Duckling. Yes, she's typecast at 12! She loves to play the villian, and always goes out for those roles. After the two week run the had a little cast party. Her director Mr C. was a dancer in the movie "Mary Poppins" as a chimney sweep and a waiter in "Hello Dolly" along with being in several broadway productions. He told us Maggie was very talented so we'll take his word for it!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5371914282/">19/365 Happy Birthday Maggie Kate!</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44526862@N07/">hellodisney1</a>.</span></div>MK turned 12 today! We are so blessed to have her in our lives, she makes us smile & laugh every single day. We are so incredibly proud of the young lady she's become!Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-7089892240900361562011-01-07T10:56:00.001-08:002011-07-21T20:02:24.984-07:007/365 World Champions!<div style="padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5333215193/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5333215193_88c65cec8b.jpg" style="border-bottom: #000000 2px solid; border-left: #000000 2px solid; border-right: #000000 2px solid; border-top: #000000 2px solid;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5333215193/">7/365 World Champions!</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44526862@N07/">hellodisney1</a>.</span></div>Being San Francisco Giants fans and season ticket holders, 2010 has been the best year ever! Yesterday, my husband Leo heard the World Series trophy was going to be at the State Capitol, so hoping to catch a glimpse he showed up early. Luckily there were few fans that at that time and the owner of the Giants Bill Neukom was outside talking to the press. Afterwards Leo went up to him and they took this picture with his Blackberry. I wasn't with him, so of course I couldn't use the picture itself as my picture of the day, so I thought I would take a shot of my laptop along with the latest cover of Sports Illustrated with Giant's ace pitcher Tim Lincecum. The celebration on the cover pretty much sums up how we feel about the Giants being World Champions!!Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-7707965032300760502011-01-06T13:17:00.001-08:002011-07-21T20:02:57.513-07:006/365 Room with a View<div style="padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5330827262/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5330827262_df1da1d97c.jpg" style="border-bottom: #000000 2px solid; border-left: #000000 2px solid; border-right: #000000 2px solid; border-top: #000000 2px solid;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5330827262/">6/365 Room with a View</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44526862@N07/">hellodisney1</a>.</span></div>This is the eerie view from my bedroom window in our new house. When our house was built they were building more developments behind us. The economy took a nosedive they stopped building. There are street lights, streets, and even hook ups set up for the new houses, but they were never built. It's been like this for several years now. I kind of like it like this and hope they won't be finishing up anytime in the near future. But then again that would mean a better economy and I would be ok with that.Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-12600107097830753192011-01-06T13:14:00.001-08:002011-07-21T20:03:24.285-07:005/365 Hello New House!<div style="padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5328868567/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5328868567_0119429d0d.jpg" style="border-bottom: #000000 2px solid; border-left: #000000 2px solid; border-right: #000000 2px solid; border-top: #000000 2px solid;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5328868567/">5/365 Hello New House!</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44526862@N07/">hellodisney1</a>.</span></div>We are all moved into our new place, now the unpacking begins. I didn't know when I took the picture that Ellie the kitty was watching out of the 2nd floor window. She's probably plotting how she can catch that pigeon on the roof.Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-32231492569829745392011-01-04T17:55:00.001-08:002011-07-21T20:05:25.280-07:004/365 Captain Jack<div style="padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5325162135/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5325162135_8c1fc88b2e.jpg" style="border-bottom: #000000 2px solid; border-left: #000000 2px solid; border-right: #000000 2px solid; border-top: #000000 2px solid;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5325162135/">4/365</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44526862@N07/">hellodisney1</a>.</span></div>Good old Captain Jack. He's having a bit of a hard time adjusting to our new digs.Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-71489665952663204362011-01-03T22:23:00.001-08:002011-07-21T20:06:08.060-07:003/365 Ellie and her Booger Buddy<div style="padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5322459131/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5322459131_e389e78a6e.jpg" style="border-bottom: #000000 2px solid; border-left: #000000 2px solid; border-right: #000000 2px solid; border-top: #000000 2px solid;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5322459131/">3/365 Ellie and her Booger Buddy</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44526862@N07/">hellodisney1</a>.</span></div>Ellie our 4 month old kitty, completly wiped out after our big moving day. She loves her Booger Buddy (it came as a gift when you buy a box of special "Boogie Wipes") and she can be found carrying it around the house and sleeping with it.Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-12498629083203102392011-01-02T14:07:00.001-08:002011-07-21T20:06:31.800-07:002/365 Good bye house<div style="padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5317681476/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5317681476_eb2a90b896.jpg" style="border-bottom: #000000 2px solid; border-left: #000000 2px solid; border-right: #000000 2px solid; border-top: #000000 2px solid;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5317681476/">2/365 Good bye house</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44526862@N07/">hellodisney1</a>.</span></div>Today is the last night we will be spending at the house we have lived in for 1 year to this date. Tomorrow is the big moving day. Hopefully we can stay in the new house until my Maggie graduates from High School!Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-21790775808208354272011-01-01T13:51:00.001-08:002011-01-01T13:54:52.245-08:00001/365 Happy New Year!<div style="padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5313070545/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5313070545_93529507a8.jpg" style="border-bottom: #000000 2px solid; border-left: #000000 2px solid; border-right: #000000 2px solid; border-top: #000000 2px solid;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44526862@N07/5313070545/">001/365</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44526862@N07/">hellodisney1</a>.</span></div>I'm starting a new project today it's called Project 365 where I will be taking at least one picture a day for the entire year and I will be posting it here on my blog. I feel like somedays I can go days without taking pictures, and time goes by so fast. Hopefully I will be able to document some of my every day life and by the end of the year I will have 365 photos to show for it and make an album for 2011. So join me won't you? Anyone up for the challenge? Today's picture is my Christmas present that finally came yesterday from <a href="http://www.thevintagepearl.com/">Vintage Pearl</a>. I love it! Here's hoping you have a happy 2011 and make it the best year ever!Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-36838812611074091262010-09-27T13:34:00.000-07:002010-09-27T13:42:20.228-07:00We all live in a..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqCrZjnj7COl6Poi3lskDTCnb7r3-9Sw3m_ByssZ2F7T74b7-klI8M0SQItLdmS7uPxf8G3bwruG6Hh7flrglpQujeIH0wkvSX4Tir3U-duNKpRcFUSkSEfiLVP8aWyDHMzMTk48RZzXZ/s1600/IMG_0253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqCrZjnj7COl6Poi3lskDTCnb7r3-9Sw3m_ByssZ2F7T74b7-klI8M0SQItLdmS7uPxf8G3bwruG6Hh7flrglpQujeIH0wkvSX4Tir3U-duNKpRcFUSkSEfiLVP8aWyDHMzMTk48RZzXZ/s320/IMG_0253.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Yellow Submarine! I was so excited to make cupcakes for Maggie's drama troupe cast party for "The Little Mermaid & The Yellow Submarine". Maggie played Polyurethane Pam, the evil sea hag. Here you can see her conjuring up the "Blue Meanies" on Sgt. Pepper & the Little Mermaid.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just came across a wonderful post by <a href="http://www.bfdblog.com/2010/09/20/tim-gunn-is-a-national-treasure/#comments">Big Fat Deal</a> "Tim Gunn is a National Treasure" which just warmed my heart and make me love him even more! While out promoting his book and during an interview with Perez Hilton he said the following:</div><blockquote> If I were to do a clothing line, it would be for sizes 16 and higher. Because I really believe that those women are truly a neglected population, and when I visit department stores and I go to the shop that’s called “woman,” I am horrified! Horrified by the awful, degrading, disrespectful choices that women have. It is mind boggling. I mean, selecting these gigantic prints, and it’s… I mean, who wants to look like a couch?</blockquote>Bravo!! It's nice to see someone in the fashion industry who has style and taste is looking out for us fat gals. I look forward to seeing your size 16 and higher clothing line soon, I hope you do it because I think that's the next step in your career, Tim Gunn! Make it work!Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-45126277766419342522010-09-19T15:59:00.000-07:002010-09-19T22:55:38.713-07:00Meet Ellie the Kitty!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YDcoARiDzYKQg_Uu4jdomKqT6xgQgC2CIkTwjfjJorHVNSnuR7xrceyE2FuPQdFIUVFHurduuTnkUQy_8XT2twl6ALqZ3R5GMIuZnC8sDT6uZRGsjJKFDa9JRZosKIcEyyZ2u-0XuTFg/s1600/elliekitty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YDcoARiDzYKQg_Uu4jdomKqT6xgQgC2CIkTwjfjJorHVNSnuR7xrceyE2FuPQdFIUVFHurduuTnkUQy_8XT2twl6ALqZ3R5GMIuZnC8sDT6uZRGsjJKFDa9JRZosKIcEyyZ2u-0XuTFg/s320/elliekitty.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me introduce to you, Ellie, the newest member of the family! A couple weeks ago, Leo called and said he the kids at his school had found a kitten in a box on the playground and the box had UNO GATO written on it. He asked me to come pick up this kitten and bring it to the shelter since, animal control would not come to the school to get it. He knew he was in trouble because once he handed her to me there was no way I was taking her to a shelter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Poor baby looked so sick, her eyes were just about shut with goop and she was just a mess. Even so, she was acting as though there was nothing wrong with her with the expception of an occasional sneeze. The minute we put food in front of her she chowed down and drank water with no problem. We took her in later that day to the vet, and she weighed 1lb, but did have an upper respitory infection and of course covered with fleas. The whole time she was purring, so happy to just be held, even when they took her tempature..and you know how they do that! Many $$ later (she's our million dollar kitty) we left with meds and cleaned her up real good and she's been thriving and getting along with our other cats Stitch and Captain Jack. We just took her back for a check up and she has gained 14 oz. and is recovering nicely. </span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now we are up to 3 cats, and I feel almost like we should be on the show Animal Hoarders! As for names, I turned to my Twitter friends for some Disney suggestions. I was leaning towards Lilo since our other cat is Stitch. We also thought about Dora (non Disney), since she was found at Leo's school and their mascot is the Explorers. My Twitter friend <a href="http://twitter.com/Lynnet_te">Lynnette</a> (who is now Ellie's Fairy Godmommy) came up with a wonderful suggestion and it just fit. Ellie from the movie UP! If she was human, I can hear her talking just like her! Life was an adventure to Ellie and well, she looks just like her.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjf6qIzOFhRYrMjBipqd7MghJWEzOT-WlBr8aftFPR7mYSD2EznAyhSVqIXYmS6A0NsYB7S2C4_v2FCuHgRP1P03s39Z8n_OxJxDzN-vRd2R9eiL1_S68lAM0MYEkG37lm05qU5Ya5BF6a/s1600/ellieup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjf6qIzOFhRYrMjBipqd7MghJWEzOT-WlBr8aftFPR7mYSD2EznAyhSVqIXYmS6A0NsYB7S2C4_v2FCuHgRP1P03s39Z8n_OxJxDzN-vRd2R9eiL1_S68lAM0MYEkG37lm05qU5Ya5BF6a/s320/ellieup.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are in love with our sweet Ellie! I know she will bring us lots of joy for many years to come.</span></div>Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-46640897899510982712010-08-20T21:10:00.000-07:002010-09-19T16:07:22.850-07:00Am I Cute or What?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikouLoQAuEtjpxNbv9hHgoo0L-hGzilQ6xDsetPTQAnv3phyphenhyphenTxt3eVzpgyQaxfmRAnn5tGt5FoXyhN8V0Rws7HmN6sfAKJJhBv1SgFCFdcdlYrPBzbyZ9qNAG7GJDFHBKN5c65exrwtfYK/s1600/tink1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507713912584568322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikouLoQAuEtjpxNbv9hHgoo0L-hGzilQ6xDsetPTQAnv3phyphenhyphenTxt3eVzpgyQaxfmRAnn5tGt5FoXyhN8V0Rws7HmN6sfAKJJhBv1SgFCFdcdlYrPBzbyZ9qNAG7GJDFHBKN5c65exrwtfYK/s400/tink1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm loving the new Scentsy Warmer I decorated with Tinkerbell scrapbooking rub ons! A little surprise for MK, so she now has her very own warmer in her room. Her favorite scents? Cherry Limeade & Ocean. Scentsy has a whole line of warmers that you can decorate yourself with your own rub ons or we sell </span><a href="https://mariannealvarez.scentsy.us/Buy/Collection/9"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">theme packs</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> so you can make the perfect gift for that special someone. I love the variety of theme packs, from baby to edgy skulls, there is something for everyone! Just a reminder, if you order in August you get 10% off most items. I can't wait to show you what is coming up new for Fall/Winter very soon. New scents, warmers and plug ins!! All ready to make your home festive for the holidays and the perfect gift, everyone is going to want one!</span></div><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My mind wanders alot. I think about..how did I get to be so old? 42 was ancient to me when I was a kid.I think about when our generation are going to be senior citizens. Are we going to have dance parties and line us all up ala "Soul Train" and we each shuffle down the middle with our walkers. Won't that be a site??!! Go Sally, Go Sally, Go Sally ..that, that, that, that, that girl!What happens when rappers get old? Is it going to be like the old rockers..still getting up there and doing their thing? Is Snoop going to be like Sinatra and still singin the "oldies" when he's in his 70's? Can you picture it? "It's like this and like that and like this ya'll" Is Eminem still going to be angry, or will he mellow with age? Is that what they are going to play at the old folks home??Last night in the car the song "Valley Girl" came on. I hadn't heard it in so long it took me WAY back. I was all excited and turned it way up and my son looked at me like I was crazy. </span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was thinking about why I was such a Disney Nerd, and how I have passed this Disney <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nerdiness</span> on to my daughter. Other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Disneyphiles </span>such as myself I am sure agree. It's about the feeling that you get while you are at a Disney Park. When you are not there are always chasing that Disney high. Thinking of things that remind you of the being there. The smell inside of Pirates of the Caribbean, the chills you get when you see the castle the first time walking in the park, the warm feeling you get when you are with your own children and get to experience it through their eyes. The memories you get to bring home, and with me being a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">scrapbooker</span> getting to relive them and enjoy them over and over again. The excitement as you plan for another trip, counting down the days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As a child, I was fortunate to be able to go to Disneyland at least once every few years. These were some of my favorite childhood memories because my family was together and everything was right with the world. As I got older and spent time as a teen there, it was an escape from what was going on around me. As an adult the minute I stepped on Disney property I was able to forget all my troubles, and for at least a few days I could live in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Fantasyland</span>.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03h-oydkzaawg7Vy1q6HJ5xSC_aFAzz1sCN5wasMLjL9vlo5QuVXW-wsT1GiVJv1nHG6g1kXps4x6SS7io2dX5imL1oyxrl_pT7BCqqUZERiu5zSddQIi1tfQjI1saCyUbkMyJSl1Fgdn/s1600/scan0004.jpg"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Luckily I came across an opportunity that was perfect for me. I finally got to be a part of the Disney team. After visiting the Walt Disney Family Museum, I realized how lucky I was to be even a small part of Disney and how really proud I was. I love being able to help with Walt's dream and if I can make one guest smile and feel the magic like so many others did for me growing up, then it's all worth it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's me with the hat on visit to Disneyland circa 1971 with my family.</span><br />
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It is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">reminiscent</span> of an old New England whaling village. This was one of the very first getaways Leo and I went on as a couple and we like to visit at least once a year. I wish I was there RIGHT NOW. The weather is always overcast, which is just perfect to me. You know you are getting close when you can smell the lavender and the ocean . We like to make a stop at the local Irish pub and have a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Guinness</span> and Dirty Martini before we head out to our cottage.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1URzrmncJlCtHVvcFpJt32EJqBSqX2ePwxyBJabPFabVVV5ExRLsAOzYgvKNbaA5o4aQIESdn-6IlXMcIjBuQBwYMpdLaIJe_5JRF1ity7I3td7gpiy2-E5cSiFQ7GK0rpRleiITKBac/s1600/image6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473156889532338178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1URzrmncJlCtHVvcFpJt32EJqBSqX2ePwxyBJabPFabVVV5ExRLsAOzYgvKNbaA5o4aQIESdn-6IlXMcIjBuQBwYMpdLaIJe_5JRF1ity7I3td7gpiy2-E5cSiFQ7GK0rpRleiITKBac/s400/image6.jpg" border="0" /></a> Once we arrive at our destination, the <a href="http://www.searockinn.com/">Sea Rock Inn</a>, we just soak in the beautiful scenery and relax!<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsh_UW2Cyn2EKifvmRMXRyH6LYce8JQuZYZOQE8q-TOsr-m4UvHnkK3OvAbHxo3mpNDnweaC8guhDRaXxvY92W6RdPitWA7HeeVZha1Sid2jskcpZhNL8vxmzgH365h2o576fz7vnzR-yI/s1600/image26.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473155670228292802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsh_UW2Cyn2EKifvmRMXRyH6LYce8JQuZYZOQE8q-TOsr-m4UvHnkK3OvAbHxo3mpNDnweaC8guhDRaXxvY92W6RdPitWA7HeeVZha1Sid2jskcpZhNL8vxmzgH365h2o576fz7vnzR-yI/s400/image26.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1faWakysF1xG9JSKbJk-EPKwDWAVBT6IPXd74xu6tBszL4U4fky0ZYkKrkPclTqeQK-wC1oSUmkF7FhTZ843Hsas-e-Zr4W2pPU3wLm3YmI6UPzHK_rHNdkAGcMKRsoYxhrbF0ztdIEe/s1600/image30.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473155660604618418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1faWakysF1xG9JSKbJk-EPKwDWAVBT6IPXd74xu6tBszL4U4fky0ZYkKrkPclTqeQK-wC1oSUmkF7FhTZ843Hsas-e-Zr4W2pPU3wLm3YmI6UPzHK_rHNdkAGcMKRsoYxhrbF0ztdIEe/s400/image30.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewhXweX0vTh2J94gI9WVJZ4ZltHPmKZHU7zNJhpJttnQdpr-XaqFn2FfoV5SuNn5YwLQpp1_QhQgq-PQLpmcVF8N6yFGNqF0LVzaJ60dZ603vTAMfFLLpjCXITHUToxmpIsRsBtvavYR2/s1600/image21.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473155651566337602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewhXweX0vTh2J94gI9WVJZ4ZltHPmKZHU7zNJhpJttnQdpr-XaqFn2FfoV5SuNn5YwLQpp1_QhQgq-PQLpmcVF8N6yFGNqF0LVzaJ60dZ603vTAMfFLLpjCXITHUToxmpIsRsBtvavYR2/s400/image21.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />After a relaxing night, we wake up to the sound of waves and gulls then enjoy a lovely breakfast while overlooking the bluff. </div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pKk5-T8avAunVootu9XjWDnnr2ZPegj-rkGftZtcvz_LXXxWIRbO9BP_bSWmldjFe0iTnZ2LDcz01hqugfk8DyBB7NUFnNz-p0Q_S0V3AMS_Dv4kBHPKd_FF5tzp7mwgU0y0YgdnYP7E/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473157558150171298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pKk5-T8avAunVootu9XjWDnnr2ZPegj-rkGftZtcvz_LXXxWIRbO9BP_bSWmldjFe0iTnZ2LDcz01hqugfk8DyBB7NUFnNz-p0Q_S0V3AMS_Dv4kBHPKd_FF5tzp7mwgU0y0YgdnYP7E/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />I'm looking forward to our next visit, I hope it's soon. </div>Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-59757908059432427522010-05-02T20:14:00.000-07:002010-05-19T18:45:24.503-07:00D23<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCglqbsNRdQgA9Nfk7hHXoclsjEOMUdgWiMYA2QgGALwvHDSksfBZlTlxH1tfzYaeMEM6tqpp_zmEzs2sJntl5j2pvioQzNjE_mduRhg75dEL08iQxjt4qGXnmXgRie1JucirE4acNrbdA/s1600/steamboatwilly.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466877694419186642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCglqbsNRdQgA9Nfk7hHXoclsjEOMUdgWiMYA2QgGALwvHDSksfBZlTlxH1tfzYaeMEM6tqpp_zmEzs2sJntl5j2pvioQzNjE_mduRhg75dEL08iQxjt4qGXnmXgRie1JucirE4acNrbdA/s400/steamboatwilly.jpg" border="0" /></a> I was at my great aunt's funeral and I reconnected with a distant cousin that I haven't seen in a long time. We got talking and it turns out she was a D23 member and invited me over to take a look at her Disney room and all her magical treasures! My jaw dropped when I saw her Steam Boat Willie, he was HUGE! She had several Giuseppe Armani figures that are just beautiful, exquisite pieces of art. Snow White and the Dwarfs and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pinnocchio</span> , but by far the most lovely was the Beauty and the Beast figure pictured here.<br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xS0rVnaqwhU68x6eHCmEyrx_dD8cLqxEPThQcr5MZfrmJfAihyphenhyphenp5iP_OASCXkQ-flbuXRai-6Rw_LA-bJNSATgRjP6ITiI8etykMXnWf6qJ8YESra3_xns1Ns37xLSQrahJZBjgCOYtp/s1600/beauty.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466878617236419858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xS0rVnaqwhU68x6eHCmEyrx_dD8cLqxEPThQcr5MZfrmJfAihyphenhyphenp5iP_OASCXkQ-flbuXRai-6Rw_LA-bJNSATgRjP6ITiI8etykMXnWf6qJ8YESra3_xns1Ns37xLSQrahJZBjgCOYtp/s400/beauty.jpg" border="0" /></a> She had many pins that were framed and arranged around the room. Her latest find were the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Vinylmation</span> collectibles since being a member of D23. I was loving every minute and taking in every detail of what she was sharing with me. I think I have a new Disney buddy!! As I was leaving she was so kind to gift me my first <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Vinylmation.</span> It was available to D23 members during the first expo in 2009. Thanks Jane! This really made my day. I have a feeling he won't be my last. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsdi1JyhfJJebVwzyIvihWq2dFYrHASbiQh7PxXAgFy4e-Wi1J8Re3G9puFd0SNxgdtUM8TxNUNTepB1Utz6wwVEhsw0zC9l2J4D7MgZ34pXjjVgbs11GGNFh5e7GrOYOkvSjBHs8mKxb/s1600/d23vinyl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466880537846909426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsdi1JyhfJJebVwzyIvihWq2dFYrHASbiQh7PxXAgFy4e-Wi1J8Re3G9puFd0SNxgdtUM8TxNUNTepB1Utz6wwVEhsw0zC9l2J4D7MgZ34pXjjVgbs11GGNFh5e7GrOYOkvSjBHs8mKxb/s400/d23vinyl.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p>So guess what I asked DH for Mother's Day? A membership to D23.</p><p>And yes, I am kicking myself for not becoming a Charter Member.</p><p>For more info on D23 go to : <a href="http://www.disneystore.com/d23/buy-a-d23-membership/c/66520/?referrer=google&CMP=KNC-DSPD23Google&referrer=google&s_kwcid=TC%7c12111%7cd23%7c%7cS%7ce%7c4647407742">D23 Official Community for Disney Fans<br /></a>For more info on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Vinylmation</span> go to : <a href="http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/vinylblog.html">Official Blog for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Vinylmation</span> </a></p><p>ETA : I did get what a wanted for Mother's Day!! Thank you to my wonderful family!!<br /><br /></p>Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-41087749590086291642010-04-28T14:51:00.000-07:002010-04-28T15:11:31.502-07:00My favorite Disney photo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvY-GyBFhhFuj7A_ZFFTEef7cfWESnsvxcjeN8v2DRyNPaK_G33dZoWeA1_uFwvVXvWNUyENrCn6TJjhqX6s43RdLi-FWnDRdfwi2-pgQZPUmff1zVKRmfOdCX1wO_D3wDsHzqNZ1QJHCH/s1600/IMG_1322.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465314449335427330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvY-GyBFhhFuj7A_ZFFTEef7cfWESnsvxcjeN8v2DRyNPaK_G33dZoWeA1_uFwvVXvWNUyENrCn6TJjhqX6s43RdLi-FWnDRdfwi2-pgQZPUmff1zVKRmfOdCX1wO_D3wDsHzqNZ1QJHCH/s400/IMG_1322.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFz00u73hRRm7JONAyf_uEgch9_esAm68SnzSdPWAe7wKCjLnilNV1f9KKFkpYgmpI41P3pUTtx3n7VMUQZfqOnLxk21Y1qDXo98W0jO6Kv38V4ZfGH0C_yW3uRNjQmp_oPv8mn0DFE40/s1600/teacups.bmp"></a><br />One of my favorite things to do when I'm at the Disney parks is take pictures. This picture is one of my all time favorite. Leo and MK were riding the Teacups at Disneyland and I was clicking away when I noticed this couple. I was so pleased at how the picture came out. I love how the woman has her hands up with reckless abandon, laughing and the gentleman has a huge smile on his face. It pretty much sums up what Disney is all about. Something about the Disney magic that takes over you no matter what your age.<br /><br /><div></div></div>Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311528319648473362.post-77734178751478402162010-04-23T12:04:00.000-07:002010-05-02T20:53:17.550-07:00Kim Possible<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sC2VxlO8coFDFroVz7u09REneX9hIKzPyiQvPpAHaYp8B9BaMQM0ENnchpZP4mqz2EOJhIKVM8-7upHfPR8BcYu-80PxHlbX59y6qX4kauw3Clhcj357zxjdVSpOztFVBE8Sdo7DhhJP/s1600/kimpossible.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463411181860894754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sC2VxlO8coFDFroVz7u09REneX9hIKzPyiQvPpAHaYp8B9BaMQM0ENnchpZP4mqz2EOJhIKVM8-7upHfPR8BcYu-80PxHlbX59y6qX4kauw3Clhcj357zxjdVSpOztFVBE8Sdo7DhhJP/s400/kimpossible.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On our last visit to Epcot,Maggie had a blast doing the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. It’s an ultra interactive quest at Epcot based on the Disney Channel animated series, Kim Possible. She got to transform into a secret agent, join Team Possible and help save the world from super-villains with the help of a high-tech "Kimmunicator". Maggie’s mission (if she chose to accept it) sent her to England where she defeated the villian and saved the world! She was so focused and she took her job very seriously. Out of everything we did in Epcot this was by far her favorite! She wanted to spend the entire day looking for villains.</div>Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18272304318388863130noreply@blogger.com0